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First Year Experience (FYEX): Library Resources

Gathering Background Information

I won't lie -- librarians use Wikipedia.  Wikipedia CAN be a great place to start for background information. Some articles have valuable bibliographic links to outside sources, too. That said, it is unwise to use Wikipedia as a source for any paper. Information found there can be changed at any time by anyone, and there is no editorial control! 

Our library offers access to the online encyclopedia, Britannica Academic that can help you gather background information. Reviewing an encyclopedia article can be a great way to begin your research and this tool is considered an scholarly resource you can reference in your work.

Freshman Picks

If you are researching a controversial topic or current issue for a position paper, the following databases can help:

Selections from our Collection

Ask A Librarian

We a can help you learn how to use the library's online resources to get started with your research, locate books, or answer other general questions. Contact a librarian by
email: library@corning-cc.edu
phone: 607-962-9251
or schedule an appointment.

Library Hours

Writing Help - Learning Center

The Learning Center provides tutoring to student writers in all courses and at any stage of the writing process. Individualized help is available by appointment, drop-in, or e-mail. Writing help is conveniently located in the Library/Learning Center on the Spencer Hill campus, and Room U111 at the Elmira Center.